VIEW DAY-BY-DAY CALENDAR March 3 - March 9, 2017 Is First Friday Artswalk & More! Enjoy a dozen different art shows featuring work by over 20 accomplished regional artists in Pittsfield's bustling Upstreet Cultural District during theFirst Friday Artswalk and all month long! In most venues, artists will be present from 5-8 p.m. A free guided tour begins at 5 p.m. at the Intermodal Center @ BRTA, 1 Columbus Ave.

It is an eerie, unsettling experience when your every instinct smells dangerous deceit and yet numerous people claiming authority discount your fears as just so much paranoia and curious distrust. Worse even yet is when such shifty characters then try to convince you, despite their most egregious actions, that they have only your best interests at heart. You know they're lying. It's called the "Gaslight" effect, named after the 1944 film by that title starring Charles Boyer as the creepy husband plying said treachery on his wife, played by Ingrid Bergman.

While this ugly contemplation may be misinterpreted as a reference to current affairs, that would be just too

Watching Garth Davis' "Lion," about a 5-year-old Indian boy who gets lost thousands of miles from his home, the innate humanitarian in you wonders just how many years of do-gooding it might take to put a dent in the horrific squalor the tale depicts. The poverty, the social equivalent of that stench-filled restaurant bathroom that has never left your psyche, is overwhelming. Shocked by the no-holds barred expose of how 80 percent of the world lives in destitution, you are humbled by your good fortune.

Granted, scripture reads that "The poor will always be with you," and there has never been any shortage of those wicked sorts who have seized that phrase as

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — You thought your family was weird? The Miss Hall's School Theater Ensemble presents its take on oddball households, performing the musical comedy "The Addams Family" in shows at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25, and in a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, Feb. 26.

Gomez and Morticia Addams have tried to raise their children right — by Addams family standards. Then Wednesday Addams invites her new boyfriend, Lucas Beineke, and his parents to dinner. Intent on enjoying a simple family dinner, Wednesday and Lucas instruct their families to "act normal," which proves easier said than done. As the dinner unravels, a terrible storm

LENOX, Mass. — Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is planning to build a $30 million complex to enhance its offerings. The orchestra announced the investment on Tuesday night. The four-building complex is being designed to support the performance and rehearsal activities of the Tanglewood Music Center and will be the focus point of the new Tanglewood Learning Institute. The complex is expected to open in summer 2019 and is being designed by William Rawn Associates of Boston, which designed the Seiji Ozawa Hall. It will be the largest building project at the site since the 1994 construction of Ozawa Hall. An official

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Some 9,600 passengers rode the rails between North Adams and Adams during the Hoosac Valley Service's freshman year.

The 8-mile ride from the city to Renfrew and back in a restored 1955 Budd car kicked off in October 2015 with a few pilot rides. It returned for a few more in December and then went full speed ahead on Memorial Day weekend last year. The nearly 10,000 passengers is more than the Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum carried during its first year in its old home of Lenox, according to President Jay Green.

"Berkshire Scenic is back on track," Green said. "We feel for tourist trains in the Berkshires, there is a demand."

OK, maybe the Academy Award leak previously alleged to exist, the one the squirrels in my back yard either engineered or facilitated and which allowed me to successfully predict a good percentage of last year's Oscar winners, indeed exists. But first a little backstory for those unfamiliar with the bushy-tailed adventures of the Goldberger Squirrels.

Thankful for the assorted nuts I've occasionally thrown on the lawn to ensure their strength and safety against neighboring squirrels and other varmints who would illegally cross property lines to take what is rightfully theirs, last year the Goldberger Squirrels showed their loyalty with a bold act. Braving the gridlock caused by the

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Last year, the seemingly ordinary utility boxes throughout the downtown were transformed into colorful and vibrant pieces of art.

Now, it is time to do some more.

The Artscape Committee announced the return of the paintbox program, which is an art competition with eight winners decorating the utility boxes on North Street. The project takes the boring, gray utility boxes and turns them into public art. "We were so overwhelmed by the support of the community from last year's paintbox project. We were overwhelmed by the number of submissions we had and the quality of those submissions.

10 Spot: Photography at The Lichtenstein This art exhibit features 10 photographs by 10 artists at two galleries. On view until Feb. 25 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. (Hours are Tue. - Sat. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Also on view at Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox until March 30.

10x10 New Play Fest at Barrington Stage The 6th annual 10×10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage features ten 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights, all performed by an ensemble of six actors. Every 10 minutes, a new play begins! (Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Saturdays & Sundays at 3 p.m.)

BIFF Best of Short Films at The Beacon Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) presents a fantastic array of some of the best short films from its annual festival. Beacon Cinema at 57 North Street. 8 p.m.

10 Spot: Photography at The Lichtenstein This art exhibit features 10 photographs by 10 artists at two galleries. On view until Feb. 25 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. (Hours are Tue. - Sat. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Also on view at Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox until March 30.

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10x10 Chairity Auction at Dottie's Dottie's Coffee Lounge invited local artists to use their creative genius and recycle chairs no longer being used at the Lounge. The only instruction was to take the chairs and bring them back in another form. The creations will be on exhibit during the 10×10, and you can bid on them during a silent auction that will end on March 3 with a closing party. All proceeds go to the Pittsfield Education Foundation.

10x10 New Play Fest at Barrington Stage The 6th annual 10×10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage features ten 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights, all performed by an ensemble of six actors. Every 10 minutes, a new play begins! (Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Saturdays & Sundays at 3 p.m.)

Saturday, February 18

1-10 Mile Run at Berkshire Running Center Join Berkshire Running Center, located at 34 Depot Street, for a group run from any distance from 1 mile to 10 miles. All levels are welcome. 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10 Spot: Photography at The Lichtenstein This art exhibit features 10 photographs by 10 artists at two galleries. On view until Feb. 25 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. (Hours are Tue. - Sat. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Also on view at Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox until March 30.

10x10 New Play Fest at Barrington Stage The 6th annual 10×10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage features ten 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights, all performed by an ensemble of six actors. Every 10 minutes, a new play begins! (Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Saturdays & Sundays at 3 p.m.)

Sunday, February 19

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 12 - 3 p.m.

BIFF Best of Short Films at The Beacon Berkshire International Film Festival (BIFF) presents a fantastic array of some of the best short films from its annual festival. Beacon Cinema at 57 North Street. 2:30 p.m.

10x10 New Play Fest at Barrington Stage The 6th annual 10×10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage features ten 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights, all performed by an ensemble of six actors. Every 10 minutes, a new play begins! (Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Saturdays & Sundays at 3 p.m.)

Monday, February 20

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Danny Dollar at Berkshire Museum Berkshire Theatre Group presents , adapted from the book by Ty Allan Jackson. From his lemonade stand, to town hall, to a big company board room, it's all part of the average, ordinary, typical every-day life of Danny Dollar. 11 a.m.

WordXWord's 10 New Voices at Berkshire Museum The WordXWord Festival introduces 10 fresh, brave new voices in a fast-paced program of poetry/spoken word, in collaboration with guest curators Doni Smith, Jadesola James and Sage. The Berkshire Museum at 7 p.m.

10 Spot: Photography at The Lichtenstein This art exhibit features 10 photographs by 10 artists at two galleries. On view until Feb. 25 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. (Hours are Tue. - Sat. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Also on view at Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox until March 30.

Danny Dollar at Berkshire Museum Berkshire Theatre Group presents , adapted from the book by Ty Allan Jackson. From his lemonade stand, to town hall, to a big company board room, it's all part of the average, ordinary, typical every-day life of Danny Dollar. 11 a.m.

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10 Spot: Photography at The Lichtenstein This art exhibit features 10 photographs by 10 artists at two galleries. On view until Feb. 25 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. (Hours are Tue. - Sat. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Also on view at Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox until March 30.

Danny Dollar at Berkshire Museum Berkshire Theatre Group presents , adapted from the book by Ty Allan Jackson. From his lemonade stand, to town hall, to a big company board room, it's all part of the average, ordinary, typical every-day life of Danny Dollar. 11 a.m.

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Danny Dollar at Berkshire Museum Berkshire Theatre Group presents , adapted from the book by Ty Allan Jackson. From his lemonade stand, to town hall, to a big company board room, it's all part of the average, ordinary, typical every-day life of Danny Dollar. 11 a.m.

10 Spot: Photography at The Lichtenstein This art exhibit features 10 photographs by 10 artists at two galleries. On view until Feb. 25 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. (Hours are Tue. - Sat. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Also on view at Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox until March 30.

10x10 Real Art Party at Berkshire Museum Artists from the Berkshires and beyond have contributed 10×10 inch original artworks to be auctioned off for $25 each. The Preview Party begins at 6 p.m. and the auction starts at 7 p.m. To guarantee a piece of art, purchase an ARTtix at the Berkshire Museum before the event. Tickets are on sale now through the night of the 10x10 RAP (or until tickets sell out).

10x10 New Play Fest at Barrington Stage The 6th annual 10×10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage features ten 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights, all performed by an ensemble of six actors. Every 10 minutes, a new play begins! (Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Saturdays & Sundays at 3 p.m.)

Pecha Kucha Night at Berkshire Museum Kick back in the galleries with light refreshments and a cash bar, and enjoy a series of lightning-fast presentations: 20 slides, 20 seconds each. This time, the night is all about the local arts! 8:15 p.m.

10 Spot: Photography at The Lichtenstein This art exhibit features 10 photographs by 10 artists at two galleries. On view until Feb. 25 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. (Hours are Tue. - Sat. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Also on view at Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox until March 30.

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Danny Dollar at Berkshire Museum Berkshire Theatre Group presents , adapted from the book by Ty Allan Jackson. From his lemonade stand, to town hall, to a big company board room, it's all part of the average, ordinary, typical every-day life of Danny Dollar. 11 a.m.

Dance for Social Justice at Boys & Girls Club Danza Orgánica, a Boston-based contemporary dance theater company directed by choreographer Marsha Parrilla, leads a Dance for Social Justice Movement Workshop (for youth, teens and adults; all levels, space is limited) followed by a lecture/demonstration performance. 4-7 p.m.

10x10 New Play Fest at Barrington Stage The 6th annual 10×10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage features ten 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights, all performed by an ensemble of six actors. Every 10 minutes, a new play begins! (Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Saturdays & Sundays at 3 p.m.)

Saturday, February 25

1-10 Mile Run at Berkshire Running Center Join Berkshire Running Center, located at 34 Depot Street, for a group run from any distance from 1 mile to 10 miles. All levels are welcome. 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.

10 Spot: Photography at The Lichtenstein This art exhibit features 10 photographs by 10 artists at two galleries. On view until Feb. 25 at the Lichtenstein Center for the Arts. (Hours are Tue. - Sat. from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.) Also on view at Sohn Fine Art Gallery in Lenox until March 30.

Links for Literacy at Berkshire Athenaeum Play miniature golf INSIDE the library! A 10-hole golf course, complete with hazards, will be set up as a benefit for Literacy Volunteers of Berkshire County. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Danny Dollar at Berkshire Museum Berkshire Theatre Group presents , adapted from the book by Ty Allan Jackson. From his lemonade stand, to town hall, to a big company board room, it's all part of the average, ordinary, typical every-day life of Danny Dollar. 11 a.m.

10 Minutes of Fireworks on The Common Winter fireworks return at the First Street Common for a third straight year, thanks to sponsor Greylock Federal Credit Union. Fireworks will begin at dusk (around 5:45 p.m). Free parking is available across the street at the City Parking Lot.

Women's Invitational Poetry Slam at The Whit The WordXWord Festival presents a competition where poets will read or recite original work. These performances are usually judged by selected members of the audience or by a panel of judges. Enjoy cabaret-style seating with a cash bar at The Whitney Center for the Arts. 7 p.m.

10x10 New Play Fest at Barrington Stage The 6th annual 10×10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage features ten 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights, all performed by an ensemble of six actors. Every 10 minutes, a new play begins! (Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Saturdays & Sundays at 3 p.m.)

10 Flavors of Jazz at Flavours Restaurant Berkshires Jazz presents The Matt DeChamplain Trio, featuring vocalist Atla DeChamplain, performing 10 styles of jazz at Flavours of Malaysia, located on McKay Street. The musical menu includes New Orleans/traditional; swing; Brazilian/bossa nova; stride; Kansas City/blues; west coast/cool; and even contemporary. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Dinner available separately at 7:30 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.

10x10 Upstreet Comedy Show at Dottie's Dottie's Coffee Lounge welcomes headliner Mike Lebovitz (NBC's "Last Comic Standing," the Just For Laughs Festival) along with Berkshire County comedians. Ragliacci Rags will serenade you during dinner, which begins at 6:30 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. $10 in advance/$15 at the door.

Sunday, February 26

10 Days of Play at Berkshire Museum Ten Days of Play is expanding throughout the entire Museum due to popular demand! The Crane Room will be transformed into a child-directed play zone. New experiences include an early childhood center in LAB 102, dramatic forest play in Berkshire Backyard, and a Tinker Lab in the Feigenbaum Hall of Innovation. Included with regular Museum admission. 12 - 3 p.m.

10x10 New Play Fest at Barrington Stage The 6th annual 10×10 New Play Festival at Barrington Stage's St. Germain Stage features ten 10-minute plays by 10 playwrights, all performed by an ensemble of six actors. Every 10 minutes, a new play begins! (Thursdays - Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., plus Saturdays & Sundays at 3 p.m.)